Concacaf supports launch of new coaching education model in Mexico

Mexico City – This week, Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio participated in the launch of the Mexican Football Federation’s (FMF) new model for coaching education, developed in alignment with the Confederation’s Coaching Convention.

The initiative marks an important milestone for football in Mexico and the wider region, ensuring that Mexican coaches benefit from education programs recognized across the region, and in the near future, globally. By joining the Concacaf Coaching Convention, the FMF is helping to create new opportunities for coaches to grow and contribute to the development of the game from the grassroots to the elite level.

“Mexico is a strategic partner in Concacaf’s efforts to strengthen coaching across our region,” said Philippe Moggio, General Secretary of Concacaf. “This new model not only enhances the quality of coaches in Mexico, but also contributes to raising standards in our entire Confederation. Together, we are building a stronger football ecosystem that empowers coaches, develops players, and advances the game at all levels.”

During the presentation, Mikel Arriola, President Commissioner of the FMF, emphasized that this model marks a historic moment for Mexican football:

“Today, we are taking a firm step toward the professionalization and internationalization of our coaches. With Mexico’s incorporation into the Concacaf Coaching Convention, our coaches will receive national and regional recognition, with opportunities for growth and mobility throughout the Confederation. This is a before-and-after moment for coaches, but above all, it will strengthen the development of players.”

Also present at the event in Mexico City, Mexico, were Ivar Sisniega, Executive President of the FMF and Sandra Morales, Director of the SNF.

The Concacaf Coaching Convention is an agreement between the Confederation and its Member Associations and serves as the regulatory framework for standardizing coach education across the region.

The Convention is designed to be flexible to the diverse needs of its federations, ensuring its benefits extend to coaches and football development across the region.

All Concacaf Member Associations can become convention members by applying for one of four license levels, ranging from the C License to the Pro License, the highest coaching award available across the region.